conflict Taiz, Yemen
Yemen’s former prime minister warns of Houthi threat in Taiz
500,000people
People living in Taiz’s urban area
Former Yemeni prime minister Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed called for more Western support, warning that a Houthi capture of Taiz could threaten access to the Bab al-Mandab strait and Aden. The Houthis have reportedly opened a new offensive along Yemen’s Red Sea coast.
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AllegedMaeen Abdulmalik Saeed said Houthi control of Taiz would threaten access to the Bab al-Mandab strait.
“If Taiz is lost, access to the strait will be lost.”
The Houthis launched a military campaign to take Yemen’s Red Sea coast last month.
“the Houthis launched a military campaign last month to take Yemen’s Red Sea coast”
The Houthi campaign made Taiz a new frontline in Yemen’s war.
“Taiz has become the new frontline in the war”